If you're a dude you gotta admit you're pretty lucky with the shoe selection. Us ladies always gotta either rock dude kicks (which were ok with at times) or have to conform to wearin dunks or j's with some shades of pink n call it a day.

Well Milkshake Kicks refuses to accept that.
We caught up with Courtney and Curve from Milkshake Kicks at the SMOTA (Shoe Market of The America's) show here in Miami and they explained to us what this movement is all about.


RNDM: Where did Milkshake come from?
MILKSHAKE: The concept came from realizing that the big dog companies were bastardizing sneakers; giving girls boy sneakers and saying, "Here girl, wear this." Fitting a circle into a square so to speak and that's not really working.

RNDM: This is true. Talk to me about the Milkshake name and logo themselves and why you chose them.
MILKSHAKE:
Courtney: It was important to us to find a name that was gonna attract attention. One that had a double or triple meaning. After all, sneakers are art, so they can be interpreted in many ways. Also, it made our tag line ("How do you shake?") a little easier and gave us a chance to incorporate a message into what we do. How do you shake... what inspires you?
Curve: You're never going to walk into a milkshake shop and find the same thing. The flava you get each time we design something, each time it's gonna be something different.
Courtney: You can have so many interpretations of it. Like I said, it's art. We went through so many names... After we decided the name, we felt the logo needed to represent femininity and it needed to be a symbol you're gonna see and remember. We're at the heart of the movement. We feel its approachable and it has a good feel.

RNDM: Where did your inspiration for the spring '08 line (The Bloom Exhibition) come from?

MILKSHAKE: Bloom has got a double meaning. As an entity and a company we are blooming; just getting started. And then we pulled inspiration from Mother Nature because that's where everything comes from. There's a lot that went into the design. It's art.

RNDM: What silhouettes did you use for the Bloom collection?
MILKSHAKE: It consists of 3 mids and 5 lows. We will be workin a little more with the mid silhouette in future collections.

RNDM: You recently shot a commercial with Byata from Miss Rap Supreme. How was that like?
MILKSHAKE: She's eclectic. We felt that she would show diversity in the commercial because that is exactly what Milkshake is all about. Art is subjective. Beauty, originality is all subjective. She shakes by using her art to express everything. She sees the world as art. To her, its freedom. The commercial has a lot of messages of self empowerment and inspiration. It's not just a sneaker company. It's a lifestyle. Really showin that there is a lifestyle. And a message and a meaning behind all of it. Through this creation of Milkshake we can definitely open doors for self empowered women in this industry that won't really allow it otherwise. We're creating opportunities for women to show off their talent. Our entire campaign is about self empowerment.


RNDM: So how do you shake?
MILKSHAKE:
Courtney: Ha. Wow. Well, I shake strong and really believe in everything I do. If I believe in it im goin strong. I shake with conviction and make a lot of noise. If I believe it, I'm in it.
Curve: I shake through belief. I truly believe in everything that I do.

RNDM: Tell us about the Fetti Bettys.



MILKSHAKE:
Courtney - Ah... Fetti di Biassi. Precision. Not one person can look at those shoes without commenting. They rock. She did an amazing job. She even got Betty sippin on the milkshake logo. I feel as though she has opened up an avenue for milkshake. We are now the official exclusive license holder for the Betty Boop sneaker and Betty Boop flip flop.
Curve - She [Fetti] can attach a street wear feel to something so mainstream.
Her energy is nothin but smiles from hello to goodbye. She's been nothin but a pleasure to work with and she's puttin female customizers on the map that normally wouldn't get that opportunity.

RNDM: Congratulations on that for both Milkshake and Fetti. I'm diggin this little container over here. What's this?



MILKSHAKE: Our sneaker wipes. Spike Lee...."You stepped on my sneakers!!" We were spendin too much time cleanin our sneakers. This is a microwave generation. Wipe and walk. That's what it is.

RANDUMB NOTE: IT WORKS!

RNDM: Nina sky has a song called "Kickz" where they shout out Milkshake. I'm hearing you guys will be doing a shoe together as well. How has this collaboration experience been?
MILKSHAKE: Me and Curve met in the music industry. We started a music production company and we have access to these people. They have a cool manager and they're just a natural fit to our brand. If your gonna collab with anyone to do a sneaker, it has to make sense. And they make sense. They are evolving into womanhood. It's a nice evolution for their career and its an evolution for this industry. Its a good experience to work with them because they are very hands on, very involved. We love that.

RNDM: When do we get to see them [the shoes]?
MILKSHAKE: We will be unveiling them in Vegas during the Magic Trade show. It will happen the day before Magic starts ( August 24th ) at Finishline in the area. The actual release date of the shoe is tentative on their album release since we wana pair it up with that.

RNDM: What would you say was your biggest obstacle as far as establishing yourselves in this industry?
MILKSHAKE: Gettin people to support what we're tryin to do. We're not tryin to be Pastry or Nike. Females keep sayin "Nobody cares about us". And here we are. A brand that cares and caters to them. We wanna create opportunities and do research and get all the females to be a part of this movement.

Retail chains have been sellin to girls for so many years a men's sneaker. And we're tellin em here's a womens sneaker that we're tryin to sell to women. Retail these days won't look at you without a celebrity endorsement.

RNDM: Is that why you chose to work with Nina Sky?
MILKSHAKE: Nina Sky is true to the movement which is why we work with them. They're supporters of the culture, not just any type of females. They're a part of this just as much as we are.

RNDM: At this point what has been your greatest accomplishment?
MILKSHAKE: To believe that we could create a sneaker company for females and now having the opportunity to actually bring it to the market.

RNDM: So, what's next for milkshake?
MILKSHAKE: We will be introducing a new silhouette pretty soon and just continue to bring new and innovative ideas into the market. Our kids line will hopefully be dropping spring 09. We will continue to find ways to innovate and get females to participate in our movement. We are movin into the multi market right now. And soon... the world! MI GENTE! My people...


Peep the pics. More comin soon.































Just wanted to thank Courtney and Curve for the interview and for giving us an inside look into the world of Milkshake.

Interested in Milkshake and their movement?

Get at them on their Myspace or at their Blog

MI GENTE...

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I love basketball
its makes up a large part of my life
so I must comment on the recent NBA draft pick the Heat made.

they picked this guy...

Michael Beasley

::thumbs up::

i like this cat.
big and pretty much does a lot on the floor. i think wade n marion will
use him to his fullest. lets see what happens.


Here are the picks for the rest of the league for the 1st Round

1 Chicago // Derrick Rose // G Memphis
2 Miami // Michael Beasley // F Kansas St.
3 Minnesota // O.J. Mayo // G USC
4 Seattle // Russell Westbrook // G UCLA
5 Memphis // Kevin Love // C UCLA
6 New York // Danilo Gallinari // F
7 LA Clippers // Eric Gordon // G Indiana
8 Milwaukee // Joe Alexander // F West Virginia
9 Charlotte // D.J. Augustin // G Texas
10 New Jersey // Brook Lopez // F Stanford
11 Indiana // Jerryd Bayless // G Arizona
12 Sacramento // Jason Thompson // F Rider
13 Portland // Brandon Rush // G Kansas
14 Golden State // Anthony Randolph // F LSU
15 Phoenix // Robin Lopez // C Stanford
16 Philadelphia // Marreese Speights // C Florida
17 Toronto // Roy Hibbert // C Georgetown
18 Washington // JaVale McGee // F Nevada
19 Cleveland // J.J. Hickson // F N.C. State
20 Charlotte // Alexis Ajinca // C
21 New Jersey // Ryan Anderson // F California
22 Orlando // Courtney Lee // F West. Kentucky
23 Utah // Kosta Koufos // C Ohio St.
24 Seattle // Serge Ibaka // F
25 Houston // Nicolas Batum // F
26 San Antonio // George Hill // G IUPUI
27 New Orleans // Darrell Arthur // F Kansas
28 Memphis // Donte Greene // F Syracuse
29 Detroit // D.J. White // F Indiana
30 Boston // J.R. Giddens


Speaking of basketball...

look at this guy...







yup...that guy in the middle...a well groomed afro amongst blonde hair and hawaiians

our democratic candidate for the United States Presidency

um...who the fuck are you voting for?



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So, I try not to give this man any props for anything. Whatsoever.
However, I must admit, I was digging his footwork on Sunday @ the BET Awards.

After a little research, I found out he was rockin Supra Tuf Black and Red Skytops which just came out on the 24th. The white and red are not at all bad either. :) More info here: HERE





Present please? :)

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Had to take it back to a wonderful time.

I know everyones ready for the summertime

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Yea so I wasnt gonna post anymore today because well...I just wasnt..

but I feel that if I dont blog about this...I'd be cheating you out of prime rib type info.

so yea as you know Shaq usually volunteers with the police department of the city he plays for. He did it while he was here in Miami and he's doing it in Phoenix. He gets a cute little badge n uniform n everything but they just stripped him of it in Phoenix because he goes n does this mess...

now...Im sure that he doesnt really....care...
and says it was a joke and it was all fun and games..


but B.I.G.?


......really shaq?


....um NO.

We love Mike and we love Doc


CONGRATS DOC! ( and of course the whole Celtics Organization)

had to take it back alil some

Nike has cooked up a release for the Air Max 95 "Miami Vice" edition. Yup were based in Miami so all we can do is love this colorway. Straight outta the tv show, still no word on other points of distribution but if you're in Miami, head to Downtown and our boys at Shoe Gallery will get you right. Talks of a Mi Gente x Shoe Gallery matching shirt? hmmm..

Shoe Gallery
305-371-2063
244 Ne 1st Ave
Miami, FL

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Source: High Snobriety


UPDATE:

Here is the talked about collab between Mi Gente x Shoe Gallery to match your Miami Vices. Available in Black and White. Peep tha pics.
















Get it at Shoe Gallery or soon at www.migenteclothing.com

Shouts to Hasan for the pics.

Yes. As we posted previously, Dunk Xchange came around the Miami area again and well..as usual..it was a great turn out. People came hard with the kick game. Major League did their thing on the stage. The ladies were on point. Shouts to all those who came out. I wwwwwwas gonna post all the pictures up but right now everything unfortunately prevents me from doing so...

so the next best thing..is to get at our myspace!

Yes we have a myspace if you didnt know
you allllready know

Click right here to get at our myspace page
Befriend us
ill accept
and you can check out the pics in our DXC folder.

its pretty simple.


Shouts to CMS, LEX of Hi Top Studios, Major League (make sure to check out the
Hi Top Blog and their
Myspace)

Shouts to the Suraj from the Sneaker Room in Jersey. Visit them at their Myspace

The ladies of FSF

and everyone that came out pretty much! Enjoy the pics and get at us!!

So much more to come from RANDUMBmiami. Keep wit us!

stay live

Old School joint of tha day

I used to love H.E.R.

because we all used to love H.E.R.

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Whats good peoples

We recently sat down with CMS from Hi-Top Studios to have a little chit chat about the store.

She co-owns the store with boyfriend Alex aka Lex, Lex One, LexICON, Lex Uno of Major League.

Major League is doing big things as well make sure to peep the video a couple of posts down from this one.

Peep the convo...

All ladies comin up in the retail industry..take notes.


RNDM: When did you first open the store?
CMS: Around march 07. But we started renovatin in oct 06

RNDM: How did the idea for store come about?
CMS: We actually didnt plan on doin the store at all. A friend of ours was supposed to open a boutique in the front, I was going to do video in the back, Lex was going to do music. Our friend flaked so we kinda just took it over. We did our research and basically started contacting and bothering lines we both liked til they gave us accounts. Once we had them, we started buying clothes and our business was born.

RNDM: & who were your first lines?
CMS: 316, mishka, & crooks & castles were the first.


RNDM: What struggles did you encounter as new business owners?
CMS: Renovation wasn't as quick as we thought it would be; they took their time. People tellin us no at first. A guy actually denied me his account at first because he said my store looked like a living room. People just not having faith in us. And not really having money in general. Neither one of us had really worked in retail before. We pretty much learned as we were going along. We didn't take business classes, didn't know anyone in retail. We just both wanted to do it so we just did it. Fuck it.

RNDM: What would say is ur biggest success?
CMS: Proving to everyone we could actually do it. We're still here.

We did a fashion show a couple weeks ago. Never did a fashion show before & after the show the organizers came up to me and complimented me, telling me that if I wanted to, I could easily work for Ecko, Baby Phat, etc. It was completely unexpected and it made me feel kinda good to know someone believed in me.

RNDM: What line(s) was/were hardest to get?
CMS: MOB definitely, 10deep, the hundreds

RNDM: How is it being in business with your boyfriend?
CMS: Its definitely a challenge. It's not really one of those businesses where u can leave ur work at work. But... Im in business with my best friend. The only thing we ever really fight about is money. We argue about that. If there isn't enough money then that's where we have issues. But its fun. Fun ordering stuff with him, fun going to vegas with him. That's really fun.

RNDM: Speaking of Vegas, how's Magic and the whole trade show experience for you?
CMS: First time we went to magic it was ridiculously overwhelming.


RNDM: Where u already in business?
CMS: No. It was about a month before the store opened.

We went with a book of pictures of the store and lines we had already established. We didn't really know what we were supposed to do. We ordered way too much the first time and a result, still have some clothes from the first time we opened.

RNDM: What has been your biggest accomplishment?
CMS: Gaining the respect of people I wouldn't normally. The guy who told me my store looked like a living room then wanted an account with my store so I guess that makes me feel better. smiles

RNDM: Do think that having the recording studio, video production, cd duplication and even some printing services tied into the store has affected it postively or negatively?
CMS: Negatively, probably in the sense of the electric bill cause it is riduculous.

Positive definitely because it brings people in that wouldnt normally come in. Heiroglyphics, Tahjay.... wouldn't have come in the store and bought stuff had it not been tied in with the studio. The artists that record here can promote themselves to the people who shop here and vice versa.

& its not just another store. You see that from the jump. Its an all in one which gives us a little boost above other stores. We do everything and have everything you need as far as the entertainment industry goes. The music and the clothes go hand in hand. We pretty much literally incorporate that here.

RNDM: Do u think having the store has helped Major League? Has Major League helped the store?
CMS: The store helped them... I guess in the street. Giving them ice breakers to be able to talk to people when they were doing street sales. & of course, I keep them dressed.

RNDM: Has Major League helped the store?
CMS: In the same respect, they've helped the store by promotion. People who copped a Major League cd would then know about the store. They shout out the store all the time. When they perform we're sometimes asked if we wana set up a table to sell clothes so we get exposure that way too.

RNDM: How important is networking in this industry?
CMS: Its everything. The lines that I carry, all those people you deal with
eventually become your friends. You spend a couple thousands dollars with someone, you wana have good relationship with them. You might go to a party and they might know the rep of the line you've always wanted and you're introduced & then that's how it goes. Its essential in the industry.

Magic is where u first meet people face to face after youlve built with them over the phone and through email.

RNDM: What's next for Hi-Top?
CMS: Well, we're looking into opportunities that might help expand the shop, and if all goes well we'll be back up just in time for all the new fall and back to school drops. We're definitely gonna renovate over the summer, but we'll always be the same comfortable hood spot laughs We'll definitely be throwing a re-opening party as well as a dope fashion show with performances and more. We just want to take time to better ourselves as well as the shop..


RNDM: Any advice for people who wana open stores?
CMS: Make sure you have enough money to start. Whatever you think is enough, times that by 4. There are so many costs associated with it; not only the regular bills but all kinds of stuff you wouldnt normally think of. Get a business plan. If you could take some sort of business class, that would help a lot. If you can do more, do more. People are gona always want the size you don't have.

& just... make sure you're in it for the right reasons. Don't open one just cuz its the cool thing to do. Do it cuz you love it and you can't live without clothes and sneakers.

Its definately not easy. Not as easy as people think it is. It's the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, but its also the best thing I've ever done in my life.

Im a happy girl.


NOTE FROM HI-TOP** We are closing for a summer siesta. We are open for appt only. In other words, you can call us and we'll come by and open up just for you. We're hoping to be back and better than ever, mid august or so. Stay tuned.

Shouts to CMS and LEX from Hi Top Studios for lettin us in.

Check the store out at:

700 SW 27th Ave
Ft Lauderdale

REMEMBER BY APPT. ONLY!!
To make an appointment to shop:
Call 954.305.3717 Lex
Or 954.494.7492 cMs

Check their Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/hitopstudio

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Are we headed in the right direction?

I think i can speak for a hefty percentage of the nation when i say that that US is headed in a very bad direction.

Gas prices rising, the deficit being at an all time high, Unemployment rates going up, all in a matter of 8 years.
Coincidentlly the 8 years that President Bush has been in office. Republican much? hm..

I cant conceive an idea as to why in this god forsaken world we would re elect president Bush for a second term.

Speaking as Generation X, Y and Z, I feel our future and that of our brothers, sisters and even kids
is bleek.

Now that bush CANT be re-elected, and the opportunity to place a democrat in office is present, i hope we take advantage of that.

I am an Obama supporter. I am open to peoples ideas and i can completly understand your points of view if you're a republican
but until someone steps up and explains to me what a republican will do for me? and for my well being in the future..and that of
my kids, then my complete and utter faith lies fully in the democratic party and it helping us get out of this rut that the country is in.

about 10 years ago when Clinton was president, the worst thing he put us through was possible impeachment, and people
almost fucking DIED because dude got his shit taken care of on the side...

but now that bush is pretty much governing us into the ground, people freak out NOW?!

on the real...i just read an article in todays paper stating "Most Americans say US is on the wrong track"

Yeah...NO FUCKING SHIT

Has it taken us THAT long to realize this? After 8 years and a re election ? Weve been going down hill ever since 9/11 and
even before then. A poll isnt needed to tell me that we suck right now.

I cant do much about it just because i refuse to involve myself in the dirty world of politics...so i figured the next
best thing i could do is exercise my freedom of speech and print..and...well....write.

Locally speaking..

I graduated from high school in 2004 (Southwest High School, Miami,Fl) and our class, as well as classes from other schools
and even other years suffered from over crowding in schools. Ridiculous. To the point where you couldnt get to class on time.

I took a step back and went to a Private College and liked the fact that there werent 300 students in my classes, just
alil over 20 at most sometimes.

I didnt graduate high school too long ago so i still care a whole lot about the
public school system, considering i was in it my entire life.

The fact that my tax dollars are being used to fund the new Marlins Stadium instead of being used for building new high schools, after school programs, sports programs; The fact that teachers are being fired
due to poor money management on behalf of the Miami Dade and Broward County Public School System. That employees who have ANYTHING to do with the school funding are using the money to buy shit for themselves and that our current governer...for those of you who didnt know, Charlie Crist, Ex-Commisioner of Education in the State of Florida isnt doing shit for the public school system in the state makes me wonder a whole lot.

I love Miami. I love it to death because its my home. I wasnt born here but ive been here all of my life and its all i know
and i wouldnt trade this skyline for pretty much anything. Miami has my roots and i will defend it until i die.
and i love our sports teams. but on some real shit, the marlins wont die if they continue playing at dolphin stadium.
And lets not blame the poor landscaping of the stadium attributing to the dolphins losing season because we all know
that the dolphins just need a new roster. so quit that noise.

Again, there isnt much i can do, because even if my vote "counts"

i live in florida

haha

i made a funny

no on the real..even if my vote "counts"...it doesnt..because it will probably be overuled by an electoral college or even
people who suck and will vote for McCain. Personal Opinion and if you got something to say please get at me....

exercise YOUR freedom of speech

cause it seems even THAT is starting to fade..

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We all know how great it feels to to obtain a pair of sneakers that is real limited. You either keep them to use as part of a collection or you wear them to show it off. But I always asked myself, is it necessary to make a shoe limited because of the hype it has gotten from different websites and/or word of mouth? People go out of there way to obtain a certain sneaker they have an eye for does seem like it's crazy but who are we to judge. People say that I waste my money on sneakers or I have more than enough shoes, but I would rather spend my money on a fresh looking pair of kicks rather then spending my money on a pack of cigarettes, drugs, other shit that might mess with your body in the long-run; but let me get back on topic.

Nike has released many limited sneakers through time and it has been a very successful plan on their part to release a scarce amount. But what about the so-called "sneakerhead" or what about the so-called "hypebeasts" that spend mad cash on a sneaker that they really want. We all feed off hype which drives us to either save up money or go broke. Nike pays very low prices per shoe when it comes straight out the factory but we end up paying out of our ass and Nike gets real good profit from it. The company is one big hustle but who is to hate on it (besides the factory laborers). Nike as gotten other companies like Reebok and Adidas to follow the trend as well.

Besides Nike, resellers can make eveything even worse. They go buy the shoe and make profit by selling their shoe on ebay and/or various sneaker forums. Their target "customer" is someone who did not get their hands on it because they either couldn't make it to get the shoe on launch day or you have my problem which is you're in an area that has a 98% chance of not getting the shoe. My area hardly gets some general release shoes so if you're a sneakerhead, just stay away from West Virginia period because this state is one of the poorest states in our nation and there is nothing exciting about it (except if you love country music). We tremble when we see a shoe that we want at dreadful rape prices but most of us give in to it and pay it. But when some people pay the over-the-top prices, they get afraid to wear the shoe because of how much they've paid. So it sits in the box getting no light and you get anxious to wear them everyday but you still say no.

So the sneaker culture has it's ups and downs and, i think, is well balanced when it comes to exclusivity. We love sneakers and we will do anything we can to obtain them. No matter the price, a pair of sneakers will always have a home somewhere around the world. We feed off the hype and sneakerheads are always hungry (and broke...lol). So when I ask if exclusivity is necessary, I say that exclusitivy is great when you have the limited shoe. But if you don't have it and you really want it then go for it, no matter how much it is. But think about it like this; it's WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY better then buying fakes for $60. =]

by: Marcus Price aka Buddy Fresh

[EDITORS NOTE: Thanks for your contribution BUDDY! Feel you wana voice your opinion? Leave a comment or send us your story. randumbmiami@gmaiil.com]

I'm a little late on posting this but if you're in the Miami area, you still have time to come join this awesome event!

ALL WOMEN SALE!
JOIN US WHERE YOU CAN SHOP THROUGH 30-40% OFF SELECTED WOMENS ITEMS... KICK BACK, DRINK, AND EAT ON SATURDAY 06.14.08 12-6PM WITH A COMPLIMENTARY MAKE UP SESSION BY MAC MAKE-UP ARTIST PATTY ALONG WITH SHOOT WITH THE ONE AND ONLY EIGHTMTS. IF YOU HAVE NOT RSVP'D, EMAIL INFO@OURFLYLIVES.COM OR CALL 305.556.6969

UPDATE!: I went today and it was amazing! Shouts to Patty [my fantabulous make up artist], Ale[jandra], & LEX [the fantabulous photographer, even though I SUCKKKK at modeling]!

Here's what I got:


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Heads up locals

We'll be seein ya'll there

RandumbMIAMI & FSF will rep hard

if you spot us say hi! get at our myspace!

grab some stickers and rep for RANDUMB

shouts to Hi top Studios and the FSF ladies.

Stay tuned for the Hi Top Studios Interview!

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i have a 4 cylinder engine. -__-

Cambridge’s Concepts released their first collab with Nike SB last week. The lobster dunk. I like um. They are def. on the long list of what im gettin next. There were only 200 pairs released, but the first 50 people in line when they were released received a special wooden crate made to resemble a lobster trap. The lobster dunk pretty much looks like a lobster, down to its exterior made to look its armor, even a lobster bib sock liner which I happen to like a lot, and how could one miss the rubber band across the toes. I love that rubber band lol. Def. keep an eye out for these.

You can catch um at

CONCEPTS
37 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138

Source: Hypebeast,RubyHornet,

After some delays at the factory, the shoes are FINALLY in stores!!

Here's a list of where you can find them:

US:

Winner's Circle - Seattle, WA
Kendo - Los Angeles,
Blends - Los Angeles, CA
Blends - San Diego, CA
Blends - Costa Mesa, CA
Carve/Beatnic - Fullerton, CA
WTHN - Philadelphia, PA
Two64 - Lincoln, NE
B2S1 - Daly City, CA
FTWRK - Richmond, VA
Revive - Birmingham, MI
The Attic - Cambridge, MA
Premier - San Jose, CA
Extra Butter - Rockville Centre, NY
International:
Colette - Paris, France
Patta - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Stay tuned to MamaClothing for a small online drop.

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A little while back I wrote about a mini webisode series on VIMBY about the beginnings of hip hop. I posted up videos 1 and 2. Here's parts 3 & 4.

Part 3: Fab 5 Freddy sits down to talk with Dr. Revolt, legendary graffiti artist and creator of the Yo! MTV Raps logo.

PUMA x Yo! MTV Raps Pt. 3

Part 4: AH! Fab 5 talks it up with POPMASTER FABEL, VP of ROCKSTEADY CREW. (: Check those og pumas with the fat laces. (:

Puma x YO! MTV Raps Pt. 4

Gota love our culture! No matter how things may seem different, it's all the same people. KEEP [real] HIP HOP ALIVE. Part 5, as soon as it's up.

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Jesus. So as I predicted, presidential nominee Barack Obama won the whole democratic race after a long fight with hilary (i got nuthing against her) she finally gave in..although im not even she if shes oficially given in lol, but anywho..

after Obama pretty much declares himself the winner for receiving enough delegate votes, he goes up to the stand with his wife, amongst thousands of cheering supporters, they hug, they look at each other in the most supportive way and the give each other a pound.

now for some odd fuckin reason, the whole world is calling this

"the fist bump heard around the world"

??!!

shut the fuck up.
jeez

like no ones ever pounded before, this has been around for ages. AGGGGESSS.

did anyone notice that he SLAPPED HIS WIFE IN THE ASS AFTER THEY POUNDED?

Check the video!

no...

So pretty much Barack is a pimp.

i love them
the fact that they can pound
have, what i consider to be an open relationship
and dude could quite possibly be our president?

democrats all the way

and hey...

he plays ball

whats there not to love?

thats Obama fo yo Momma.

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obey obama

Yes Yes Ya'll


i dont know if you know
but we're all about making this movement
the strongest its ever been
to my opinion,
its been on a real decline
and if we dont rise up
our little peoples comin out
wont fully understand the concept of real
hip hop and the culture that goes along with it


the music, the people, the meaning, the kicks, the ball playin, the dj'in, the freestyles, the real shit.


and takin this worldwide is just not enough..
im talkin planet wide type shit baby!
ha!


so to help with the movement, RANDUMBmiami is in full support of the


KICKS for KIDS benefit and the Hip Hop Empowerment Workshop designed to assist in rehabilitating North Korean Refugee teens and helping them to establish new friendships with other South Korean teenagers.


Click here to read more about this effort in depth


I know for a fact that you have kicks that you dont want, that you wanna throw away because they takin space up in the closet cause you got more kicks to put in there and you cant, theyve served their purpose and you know cousin mikey wont appreciate them as much as you did when you bought them...or hey, go out and buy a new pair of kicks, whats a couple bills outta pocket for a good cause, and feel damn good about helping a community of kids that are in need. Get yourself to CATALYST this saturday or get at our homegirl Stella aka. Shell Rocka aka. dont fuck with this girl lol aka. heartbreakerz in full effect at ShellRocka@gmail.com to see what it is you gotta do, to do your part.


stay live


stay blessed


contribute now and you'll see the fruits in the near future.


lets get it goin

I gottta say this one of my favorite releases in a while. Simple colorway yet very stylish. Swedish flag colors of course.

aaaaand the 2nd round of DQM blazers will go on sale on saturday, June 7th at DQM.










Source:DQM;Kicksonfire

Im in love.
Han Cholo x Puma have collabed to create THIS. Han Cholo is a noted jewlery designer and he's teamed up with Puma creating this leopard pattern on a blue and black reflective material with HAN CHOLO written in Old English on the upper ankle collar. Theres another HAN CHOLO logo underneath the gel bottom of the shoe. Still no release date. This is fire to me. Watchu think?

Source: The Hundreds;Glenjamn

UPDATE:: They will be released this saturday, June 7th. Available at the Han Cholo store: 1549 E. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90021. Yea.... not in Miami but just and update guys! If you cop, we'd love to see you rock it. Hit us up!

Match up that has come up forever in NBA history is here once again..

Johnson VS. Bird


Bryant VS. everyone


haha


CELTICS ALL THE MOTHERFUCKIN DAY (: personal opinion. swallow it


lets get it goin


who you goin for?


stay live

Update:: CELTICS took Game 1... of course. Pierce baby allllll day. (:
Update:: CELTICS took Game 2 (: [6/8/08]
Update:: LAKERS took Game 3 87 to 81
Update:: CELTICS took Game 4 97 to 91
Update:: CELTICS took Game 5 BLOWOUT! CELTICS WON THE SERIES! CELTICS ARE CHAMPS!

Supra...? Uhm yea, pretty much my favorite type of shoes on the planet. Their 2008 Holiday lineup...? Nothing short of amazing. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think.

Cali, Purple

Skylow, Black/Purple

Vaider, Black

Soprano High, Red Snake

Skytop, Royal Blue

aka my FAVORITES. I hope I dont have to hold out for these like I did the Skytop Kamakazis

I'm praying I'll be able to find these - any of these!- in a 6. Definitely a scorching lineup. No word of release date yet but it's holiday so we have more than a few months to drool.

*love

Hey you guys! Been a hot minute since I posted. Chef's been holding us down with coverage of Chi-town and all the other fun stuff that's been going on. Big ups to boss lady for that.

On my part, I just basically wanted to take a little minute to thank you guys for your continued and growing support. All your recommendations and suggestions and referrals are really helping our little family grow and we are eternally grateful for that. Thanks for opportunity to give and stay giving you what you need. We have big things in store for you guys so, as always, stay tuned! And please... keep the suggestions and feedback coming. Drop a comment or hit the gmail RANDUMBMIAMI@GMAIL.COM. We love to hear from you guys!

The article on INVAZION boutique will be up soon. I apologize on the delay on that. ASAP, promise.

Again, thank you guys so much. We love ya!

*love

ps. RANDUMB will probably be down for a few hours tomorrow while we do some maintenance on the site.
just an FYI (:

This goes out to the local heads
This Saturday June 7th
get out and support
shouts to all the heads that attend